West Ham have received a boost in their pursuit of Brighton forward Evan Ferguson after Victor Boniface’s proposed move to Al Nassr was called off. Bayer Leverkusen were leading the race to sign Ferguson but their need for a striker has been eased after Al Nassr struck a deal for Jhon Duran, meaning Boniface will stay at Leverkusen.

West Ham United are in talks with Brighton and Hove Albion over Evan Ferguson, with sources revealing to TEAMtalk why the striker is keen on a move to London Stadium in the January transfer window. The Hammers are on the hunt for a new striker and Ferguson is a player they really like.

Ferguson has returned to first-team training and is available for selection after a seven-game layoff with an ankle injury. However, the Republic of Ireland forward has found it hard to force his way into Hurzeler’s first-team plans this season given the impressive form of Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro.